Don't waste time questioning transfer of PM post from Dr M to Anwar - Guan Eng
The DAP has cautioned its members not to waste precious time to question the inevitable transfer of power from Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad to PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.
At the Penang DAP state convention in Seberang Prai today, the party's secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said no one should question the transfer of power which will most likely occur after the Apec 2020 summit in Kuala Lumpur in November next year...
The DAP has cautioned its members not to waste precious time to question the inevitable transfer of power from Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad to PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.
At the Penang DAP state convention in Seberang Prai today, the party's secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said no one should question the transfer of power which will most likely occur after the Apec 2020 summit in Kuala Lumpur in November next year.
"Don't waste time questioning this transition of power, and don't let there be any quarters who still question it as it will most likely take place after Apec 2020," Lim told the 372 delegates in the convention today.
Mahathir has been questioned frequently on when he is giving up his PM post to Anwar, who is dubbed the "eighth prime minister in waiting".
Mahathir had promised to hand over his position but has refused so far to fix a date for the official transfer of power, which has irked some PKR members.
In a recent interview with Reuters, the premier had said he may hand over power to PKR president Anwar Ibrahim after the Apec meeting ends in November next year.
Lim also warned against wasting time squabbling about internal family problems in public.
"Internal grouses should be discussed behind closed doors, whatever happens to a coalition partner affects others in Pakatan Harapan also," he added.
Lim also took the opportunity to remind members of the loyalty and sacrifices of senior and veteran party leaders despite various adversities.
He reminded members that many DAP leaders were incarcerated for holding on to their principles.
"Don't forget our veteran leaders’ sacrifices. For example, senior leader Lim Kit Siang, who declined a minister’s post and remained as an MP.
"It shows that you can contribute to the party and nation without holding any posts in the government," said Lim, who is also Bagan MP and Air Putih assemblyperson.
When met on the sidelines of the convention, Lim said he was not interfering in PKR politics by touching on the transition topic.
"I'm not picking any sides, but we need to ensure that the transition of power is carried out smoothly," Lim told Malaysiakini.
"A smooth transition of power is necessary for Malaysia to maintain its stability so that we can face the next national polls with more confidence," Lim added.
Pakatan Harapan component party members who attended the convention were Tourism deputy minister and state PKR chief Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik, Penang Legislative speaker Law Choo Kiang, State Amanah chief Roslan Ahmad and state Bersatu secretary Azahari Haris.
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